Matching Pairs Organ systems of the human bodyOnline version Organ systems of the human body by Xanat Vaitiare Ferreyro Davis 1 Collects and returns tissue fluid to the blood, defends the body against infections and cancers. 2 Maintains the volume and composition of the blood; excretes excess fluids and wastes. 3 Detects external and internal stimuli; coordinates responses to stimuli; integrates the activities of the organ system. 4 Distributes materials and heat throughout the body, helps maintain pH. 5 It takes oxygen for aerobic respiration, expels the carbon dioxide released in this way. 6 Supports and protects body parts, muscle attachment site, produces red blood cells, stores minerals. 7 Protects the body from injury, dehydration, pathogens; regulate the temperature; excretes some wastes; detects external stimuli. 8 It secretes hormones that control the activity of other organ systems. (Includes testicles). 9 It moves the body and its parts, maintains posture, produces heat to maintain body temperature. 10 Female: produces eggs, nourishes and protects developing offspring. Man: produces sperm and transfers them to the woman. 11 It eats food and water, breaks down food and absorbs necessary nutrients, then removes food residue.
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